NOTICE: All information on these electronic pages is copyrighted property of Cathy L. O’Connor, who has authorized the use of it and the associated data files for the purpose of research for private or home use. Any other use including copying, reproduction, or publication is an infringement of copyright. Individuals, companies, or organizations wishing to use this material, must obtain the expressed written consent of Cathy L. O’Connor, or the legal representative of the copyright owner and be able to furnish proof of written consent. Every Name Index to 1954 SPRING COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF THE MILAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Thursday, June 24, 1954, 8:00 p.m. Auditorium Public Service Building Milwaukee, Wisconsin Copyright © 2008 Cathy L. O’Connor. All Rights Reserved. The first part of this file is an alphabetical list of every name listed in the program. Following is a transcription of the actual program itself that includes more details. ALPHABETICAL LIST Allison, David R. Ammon, George M. Bain, James B. Balzer, Joseph A. Bancroft, Roy A. Bilicki, Donald G. Birk, James A. Bischoff, Robert E. Blackwell, Woodley C., Jr. Broebner, Richard P. Bueley, Rev. Bueley, Rev. Bernard G. Cockroft, Alan F. Cornwell, F. W. Crilley, Robert M. Cywinski, Benjamin S. Dancker, Ervin A. Davis, Lorin, Jr. Fetzer, John Fink, Dennis E. Freymiller, David A. Friend, Bert J. Gallo, Werner J. Geshay, Robert L. Haffner, Herbert A. Harris, Keith A. Hartnett, William B. Helland, Albert L. Hilger, Melvin H. Horvath, Richard Hosmanek, Joseph J. Kamner, Haim Kauffmann, Fred H. Kaufmann, Dr. Fred H. Kerby, James G. Loesl, George K. Mackey, Donald J. Manteufel, Merlin A. Mau, Alexander F. Melhorn, Walter L. Mello, Antone J. Mesheske, Louis C. Meyers, Elmer A., Jr. Murphy, Kevill J. Nelson, Donlad A. Olson, Robert W. Olson, Roger A. Otto, William B. Owens, Burton Perez, Antonio Peterson, Samuel W. Petrach, Robert V. Poplawski, Jerome J. Ream, Edwin K. Redline, Duane C. Richards, George R. Riddle, Robert C. Romadka, Gordon J. Schlaugat, Warren L. Schmidt, James S. Schroeder, George A. Shway, Joseph Silveira, Joseph H. Singer, Daniel F. Stanley, Harry W. Stewart, James R. Strutz, Gerald J. Symonik, Emil F. Thomas, Andrew J. Ungrodt, Richard J. Unz, Thomas G. Vachalek, Walter Van Zeeland, Fred J. Walker, Alvin E. Wallner, Anton Walz, Gerald J. Werwath, Karl O. Werwath, President Westrich, Henry A. Wewath, Karl O. Woelffer, Russell M. TRANSCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM Spring Commencement Exercises Of the Milwaukee School of Engineering Thursday, June 24, 1954, 8:00 p.m. Auditorium, Public Service Building Milwaukee, Wisconsin ~PROGRAM~ Processional – Reddy Kilowatt Choristers, Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Mr. F. W. Cornwell, Director Marshal – Dr. Fred H. Kaufmann Professor, Department of Economics & Industrial Commerce Invocation – Rev. Bernard G. Bueley, Rector, St. James’ Episcopal Church Choral Selections – Reddy Kilowatt Choristers Commencement Address – Karl O. Werwath, President Presentation of Candidates for Evening Division Supervisory Training Program Certificates – George R. Richards, Professor, Department of Economics and Industrial Commerce Presentation of Certificates – President Werwath Presentation of Candidates for the Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Air Conditioning Technology – Emil F. Symonik, Professor, Department of English Conferring of Degrees – President Werwath Introduction of Class Representatives – Robert V. Petrach, Instructor, Department of Economics and Industrial Commerce Class Response – Haim Kamner Presentation of Candidates for the Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Radio and Television Technology – Richard J. Ungrodt, Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering Conferring of Degrees – President Werwath Introduction of Class Representative – Benjamin S. Cywinski, Instructor, English Department Class Response – George M. Ammon Presentation of Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Science In Electrical Engineering – Fred J. Van Zeeland, Dean of Engineering Conferring of Degrees – President Werwath Introduction of Class Representative – Daniel F. Singer, Instructor, Department of Electrical Engineering Class Response – Richard Horvath Benediction – Rev. Bueley Recessional ~THE CLASSES~ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering ELECTRONICS MAJOR Woodley C. Blackwell, Jr. Heathsville, Virginia Richard Horvath Chicago, Illinois Warren Schlaugat Milwaukee, Wisconsin Joseph H. Silveira Middletown, Rhode Island Russell M. Woelffer Milwaukee, Wisconsin Candidates for the Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Radio and Television Technology David R. Allison Sparta, Michigan George M. Ammon Reading, Pennsylvania James B. Bain Waukesha, Wisconsin Alan F. Cockroft Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Richard D. Conlon Omaha, Nebraska Dennis E. Fink Bonduel, Wisconsin Bert J. Friend Milton, Washington Richard P. Groebner New Ulm, Minnesota Herbert A. Haffner Milwaukee, Wisconsin Melvin H. Hilger Elgin, Nebraska James G. Kerby Danville, Illinois George K. Loesl Milwaukee, Wisconsin Donald J. Mackey Madison, Wisconsin Merlin A. Manteufel Neenah, Wisconsin Alexander F. Mau Honolulu, Hawaii Antone J. Mello Nantucket, Massachusetts Elmer A. Meyers, Jr. Memphis, Tennessee Roger A. Olson Menomonie, Wisconsin William B. Otto Eagle River, Wisconsin Samuel W. Peterson Protem, Missouri Duane C. Redline Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Joseph Shway Columbia, South Carolina James R. Stewart Cudahy, Wisconsin Gerald J. Strutz Milwaukee, Wisconsin Alvin E. Walker Taft, Tennessee Gerald J. Walz Milwaukee, Wisconsin Candidates for the Degree of Associate in Applied Science In Air Conditioning Technology James A. Birk St. Petersburg, Florida Robert E. Bischoff Torrington, Connecticut Robert M. Crilley Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania Keith A. Harris Shorewood, Wisconsin John H. Hesselbach Milwaukee, Wisconsin Haim Kamner Tel Aviv, Israel Kevill J. Murphy Escanaba, Michigan Donald A. Nelson Waupaca, Wisconsin Burton Owens Springfield, Ohio Antonio Perez Canton, Ohio Edwin K. Ream Oakville, Iowa Robert c. Riddle Plymouth, Indiana EVENING DIVISION Candidates for Supervisory Training Program Certificates Joseph A. Balzer Lakefield Manufacturing Company Milwaukee, Wisconsin Ervin A. Dancker Harnischfeger Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lorin Davis, Jr. S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Racine, Wisconsin John Fetzer Albert Trostel & Sons Company Milwaukee, Wisconsin Werner J. Gallo Harnischfeger Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin Robert L. Geshay S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Racine, Wisconsin William B. Hartnett Albert Trostel & Sons Company Milwaukee, Wisconsin Albert L. Helland S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Racine, Wisconsin Joseph J. Hosmanek Ladish Company Cudahy, Wisconsin Louis C. Mesheske Wonder-Rest Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin Jerome J. Poplawski S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Racine, Wisconsin Gordon J. Romadka Harnischfeger Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin James S. Schmidt Harnischfeger Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin George A. Schroeder Harnischfeger Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin Andrew J. Thomas Harnischfeger Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin Thomas G. Unz Harnischfeger Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin Walter Vachalek Miller Brewing Company Milwaukee, Wisconsin Anton Allner Harnischfeger Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin Henry A. Westrich S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Racine, Wisconsin COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Fred H. Kaufmann Marshal, Professor, Department of Economics and Industrial Commerce Karl O. Werwath President Harry W. Stanley Assistant Director, Division of Public Relations Fred J. Van Zeeland Dean of Engineering USHERS Roy A. Bancroft Electrical Engineering (Power) Term XI David A. Freymiller Electrical Engineering (Power) Term XI Walter L. Melhorn Electrical Engineering (Power) Term XI Robert W. Olson Electrical Engineering (Power) Term XI NOTICE: All information on these electronic pages is copyrighted property of Cathy L. O’Connor, who has authorized the use of it and the associated data files for the purpose of research for private or home use. Any other use including copying, reproduction, or publication is an infringement of copyright. Individuals, companies, or organizations wishing to use this material, must obtain the expressed written consent of Cathy L. O’Connor, or the legal representative of the copyright owner and be able to furnish proof of written consent.